Melrose was first in Australia, and maybe the world, to develop the water
dispersible concept that has become the most popular massage oil type.
Water dispersible oils are popular because they not only increase the life
of towels considerably, but also reduce the possibility of towels catching
fire in the dryer.

You can test the dispersibility of H2Oil® by
adding a few drops to a glass of warm water and shake - it will turn white
- it emulsifies the oil. Adding normal washing powder to the wash removes
the massage oil from the towel.

Sweet almond oil is one of the most popular massage oils among massage
therapists. Extracted from almonds, sweet almond oil is pale yellow in
color.

It is slightly oily, which allows hands to glide easily over skin. Sweet
almond oil is absorbed fairly quickly, but not so quickly that you need to
keep reapplying it.

Melrose Sweet almond oil is a classic base oil for many therapists, it
contains 100% Sweet Almond oil. It is Non allergenic so it usually does not
irritate skin. However people with nut allergies are probably best advised
to avoid using almond oil, or to try a patch test first.

Comes in the unique Melrose cask that keeps the oil fresh to the last drop.

Apricot kernel oil is similar in texture and color to almond oil, but costs
slightly more. It is rich in vitamin E, a quality that gives it a longer
shelf life than the typical oil.

The Oil Garden Apricot Kernel Oil has a very light texture
makes it very suitable as a facial oil, especially for sensitive, inflamed,
dry or mature skin. Deeply nourishing and a useful source of Vitamin A and
essential fatty acids.

Like almond oil, apricot kernel oil is absorbed into the skin, so it won't
leave people feeling greasy afterwards. This property also makes it a good
oil to use for aromatherapy massage. Apricot kernel oil is a good
alternative to sweet almond oil for people with nut allergies.

Although you may think of coconut oil as a white solid oil, however when
warmed coconut oil is actually a light, non-greasy, liquid oil.

Melrose makes an organic and Unrefined Coconut Oil, This pure unrefined
coconut retains all the aroma of coconut. A solid at temperatures below
20C, warmed it is a clear high glide oil with great stability.

Melrose also supplies "MCT - medium-chain
triglycerides" which is fractionated coconut oil - a light, non-greasy,
liquid oil. It is called fractionated coconut oil because it contains only
a fraction of the whole oil. The long-chain triglycerides have been
removed, leaving only the medium-chain triglycerides.

Jojoba is actually a wax extracted from the seed of the jojoba plant.
Jojoba is a good option for most people prone to back acne because it is
thought to have antibacterial properties

Jojoba has a very long shelf life, so it's a good choice if you don't use
it regularly. It is very well-absorbed, which makes it a favorite carrier
oil for aromatherapy. Jojoba is usually not irritating to skin.

Other Massage Oils include

Avocado Oil
Avocado oil is pressed from the avocado fruit. Deep green in color,
avocado oil is a heavier oil and is usually mixed with lighter massage oils
such as sweet almond oil. People who are sensitive to latex may be
sensitive to avocado oil so we recommend to try a patch test or do not use.

Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter is very rich and has a distinct chocolate aroma. It is solid
at room temperature and has a heavy texture, so it needs to be blended with
other oils or used only for very small areas. Most often this ingredient is
used in balms and ointments blended with waxes for a massage balm which
requires a bit more grip

Grapeseed Oil
In many respects, grapeseed oil makes a great massage oil. It has
little-to-no odor, and it has a smooth, silky texture without being greasy.

However, most grapeseed oil is extracted from grape seeds using a solvent
(rather than being pressed from the seeds), which some aromatherapists say
make it an inferior oil for aromatherapy massage.

Olive Oil
Most people are familiar with olive oil as a cooking oil, but it is
occasionally used for massage. It is a heavy oil with a greasy or sticky
texture and recognizable aroma that many associate with cooking, so it's
usually not used on its own for massage.

Sesame Oil
Sesame oil is a rather thick oil that may leave skin feeling oily, so it
can be blended with lighter massage oils. The unrefined oil has a strong
aroma.

Shea Butter
Extracted from the seeds of a tree native to Africa, shea butter is a
solid at room temperature. Like cocoa butter, shea butter is heavy and can
leave an oily feeling on skin, so it is usually not used on its own for
massage. It may be blended or used for very small areas. Most often this is
used in balms and ointments. Shea contains a natural latex, so people with
latex allergies should do a patch test before using it.

Wheat Germ Oil
Wheat germ oil is too thick to use on its own as a massage oil, but it can
be blended with lighter oils. Wheat germ oil is rich in vitamin E.

Note: Sometimes instead of massage oil, massage therapists may use
specially-formulated massage gels and massage
lotions and massage balms depending upon the style of massage, i.e.
deep tissue, and whether they are after more grip or glide from the massage
oil

Massage therapists might also use essential
oils to create their own special massage blend. The Oil Garden have
created a few off the shelf blends listed under essential oils and romance
oils